Pharr San Juan Alamo High School - Bear Memories Yearbook (Alamo, TX)

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right, Miss Rosalinda Chapa, Mrs. Donna Adams, Mrs. Deanna Castillo, Mrs. Vernon Brooks, head of the department, Hofland, and Miss Cynthia Lopez. Standing arc Mrs. Nora Gonzales, librarian. Miss Keesha Seitz, Mrs. Mildred Billings, ous, Mr. Leo Solis, and Mr. David Ramirez. English adds eight teachers The English Department consists of sixteen teachers ready to help any student to learn English. Mrs. Vernon Brooks, head of the department, trains students in U.l.L. Ready Writing competition, and puts in extra time helping English IV students.

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Shown seated arc Mrs. Estcla Trigo, head of the Language Department, Mrs. Vicky Contreras, and Mrs. Gracie Garcia. Standing is Mr. Paul Earls, who is the drama coach and speech teacher. English teachers are, seated left to Mrs. Jo Ann Doffing, Mrs. Shirley Mrs. Lila Snowden, Mr. Lyle Boun- Spanish classes hold contest Mrs. Estcla Trigo, head of the Language Department holds the annual “Circulo Espanol” competition in her Spanish classes. Mrs. Gracie Garcia, a Spanish teacher, is one of the sponsors of P.A.S.F. in its many activities. Mrs. Vicky Contreras takes on three foreign language classes. Mr. Paul Earls heads the drama classes who put on several plays throughout the year for student entertainment. Miss Seitz’s students know all the answers in the far right photo and Yoli Hernandez, Joe LcClair, and Manuel Baldazo rehearse their parts in Mr. Earls drama class. 16

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History fair part of scene The history department proudly boasts 13 teaching instructors. Two new faces were seen behind a teacher’s desk this year. Miss Kathleen Stevens, a former PSJA student, and Mr. Victor Moroles. An annual history fair, sponsored by the department, was planned for the month of March. Students enrolled in history classes were asked to participate. Mrs. Margie McCarthy teaches world history as well as sponsoring the campus publications. The Bear’s Tale and Bear Memories. History teachers arc, bottom 1 to r. Miss Kathleen Stevens, Mrs. Dorothy Hurst, Mrs. Jean Wiley, Mrs. Dora Jean Dicus, and Mrs. Margie McCarthy, top row, Mr. E. J. Ballew, Mr. William Cox, Miss Diamantina Herrera, Mr. George MacGoniglc, Mrs. Sandra Lopez, Mr. Charles Jordan, Mr. Felipe Alanis, and Mr. Victor Moroles. Looks like Mrs. Dicus’s students are turning on the charm, hoping to get a pass from her. Sorry kiddies, it won’t work. Mrs. Gwynyth Deuel, known for knitting, is study hall teacher at PSJA.